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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program
Funding for private property improvements and redevelopment
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 25, 2026Latest change: The Community Improvement Plan Private Sector Incentive Program page now lists a different pre-consultation email address.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: The Community Improvement Plan Private Sector Incentive Program page now lists a different pre-consultation email address.
CIP pre-consultation email updated
The Community Improvement Plan Private Sector Incentive Program page updates the pre-consultation contact email from mlonsdale@lakeofbays.on.ca to wsneyd@lakeofbays.on.ca. The application endpoint and the displayed intake timing are unchanged.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program supports private property improvements and reinvestment in Lake of Bays settlement areas. It offers grants and loans for eligible building upgrades, housing-related redevelopment, business improvements, and public art works.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Private property reinvestment and building improvements.
- Business expansion and diversification projects.
- Housing development and redevelopment projects.
- Public art installation and related works.
Documents Needed
- Plans
- Photos
- Quotes
- Completed online application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in the CIP project areas.
- Private sector businesses.
- Applicants carrying out eligible property improvements.
Eligible expenses
- Construction and upgrade costs for eligible building improvements.
- Consultant fees related to the project.
- Landscaping, façade, and signage improvements.
- Development and installation costs for public art.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Appliances.
Eligible geographic areas
- Baysville
- Dorset
- Dwight
- Hillside
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program details
- Read the Township’s program policy.
- Step 2: Book a pre-consultation
- Contact staff before submitting an application.
- Step 3: Gather supporting documents
- Prepare plans, photos, and quotes.
- Step 4: Submit the online form
- Complete and send the application through the Township’s online form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Township’s intake process.
- A pre-consultation is completed before submission.
- If a loan is approved, a loan agreement must be signed.
- Funding depends on program intake and available budget.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted in two annual intake periods.
- A pre-consultation meeting is required before applying.
- Supporting documents such as plans, photos, and quotes are requested.
- Art projects require a separate Art in Public Spaces application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program Program
What is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program?
The program supports private property improvements and reinvestment in Lake of Bays settlement areas. It offers grants and loans for eligible building upgrades, housing-related redevelopment, business improvements, and public art works.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program program, you must:
Privately owned property in a CIP area.
Project must improve the public realm.
Pre-consultation is required.
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program?
Private property reinvestment and building improvements.
Business expansion and diversification projects.
Housing development and redevelopment projects.
Public art installation and related works.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program?
You can contact Lake of Bays Township by email at mlonsdale@lakeofbays.on.ca or by phone at 705-635-2272 ext. 1235.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program available?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program is a Grant and Funding